The world is like a ride at an amusement park. And when you choose to go on it, you think that it's real because that's how powerful our minds are. And the ride goes up and down and round and round. It has thrills and chills, and it's very brightly coloured, and it's very loud and it's fun, for a while. Some people have been on the ride for a long time, and they begin to question - is this real, or is this just a ride? And other people have remembered, and they come back to us. They say 'Hey! Don't worry, don't be afraid, ever, because, this is just a ride.' And we...kill those people. Ha ha ha. 'Shut him up! We have a lot invested in this ride. SHUT HIM UP! -Bill Hicks

1.Are you muslim?2.Would you call yourself a full on muslim or just muslim by birth and go through the motions?3.Do you drink alcohol?4.Is alcohol drinking considered evil or do you guys just do it secretly and say whatever.5.Which of Iran's neighbours do you joke about or hate (I'm Scottish and we hate the English and joke about the Irish as being stupid)6.How do you feel about the fact that in Christian countries# a lot of laws are being passed not to offend muslim sensibilities, ie, no Christmas Trees, praying to Jesus in schools.7.Do you like soccer?

Thanks in advance, I have more questions if you want to answer them.

# ie, historically with a majority of the population following Christinaity.

I believe it is a metaphor of the 12th month of the year. Resurrection of life. Change!

Quoting: ~THE IRANIAN~

Ok, so let me get this straight, you guys are waiting for the 12th month!!!, not some saviour of some sort?

maybe i put the question wrong, ill try again

What do you know of the The Twelfth Imam Mahdi?

Quoting: Anonymous Coward 28059559

I dont represent all muslims. It's what i understand of the twelfth imam.

The world is like a ride at an amusement park. And when you choose to go on it, you think that it's real because that's how powerful our minds are. And the ride goes up and down and round and round. It has thrills and chills, and it's very brightly coloured, and it's very loud and it's fun, for a while. Some people have been on the ride for a long time, and they begin to question - is this real, or is this just a ride? And other people have remembered, and they come back to us. They say 'Hey! Don't worry, don't be afraid, ever, because, this is just a ride.' And we...kill those people. Ha ha ha. 'Shut him up! We have a lot invested in this ride. SHUT HIM UP! -Bill Hicks

The world is like a ride at an amusement park. And when you choose to go on it, you think that it's real because that's how powerful our minds are. And the ride goes up and down and round and round. It has thrills and chills, and it's very brightly coloured, and it's very loud and it's fun, for a while. Some people have been on the ride for a long time, and they begin to question - is this real, or is this just a ride? And other people have remembered, and they come back to us. They say 'Hey! Don't worry, don't be afraid, ever, because, this is just a ride.' And we...kill those people. Ha ha ha. 'Shut him up! We have a lot invested in this ride. SHUT HIM UP! -Bill Hicks

Thanks for the info about Tochal, looks very nice. And another question, how do Iranians hang out? What do they do on weekends etc.?

Quoting: Anonymous Coward 28059840

drink booze, smoke a bit of weed from now n then. :o) listen to some really awesome music.

The world is like a ride at an amusement park. And when you choose to go on it, you think that it's real because that's how powerful our minds are. And the ride goes up and down and round and round. It has thrills and chills, and it's very brightly coloured, and it's very loud and it's fun, for a while. Some people have been on the ride for a long time, and they begin to question - is this real, or is this just a ride? And other people have remembered, and they come back to us. They say 'Hey! Don't worry, don't be afraid, ever, because, this is just a ride.' And we...kill those people. Ha ha ha. 'Shut him up! We have a lot invested in this ride. SHUT HIM UP! -Bill Hicks

I am a human being. Two arms, two legs and a lot of bones and meat. I have a consciousness which controls this physical body of mine. I dunno the rest, i'll find out when i die. :o)

The world is like a ride at an amusement park. And when you choose to go on it, you think that it's real because that's how powerful our minds are. And the ride goes up and down and round and round. It has thrills and chills, and it's very brightly coloured, and it's very loud and it's fun, for a while. Some people have been on the ride for a long time, and they begin to question - is this real, or is this just a ride? And other people have remembered, and they come back to us. They say 'Hey! Don't worry, don't be afraid, ever, because, this is just a ride.' And we...kill those people. Ha ha ha. 'Shut him up! We have a lot invested in this ride. SHUT HIM UP! -Bill Hicks

Don't mind the people calling for nuking Iran. They can't see beyond politics. We are all just ordinary people and I hope politicians will see it the way we see it. I will certainly visit your country in the near future.

Thanks.1.You said you're not a muslim...but muslim by birth. What do you mean? You either are or aren't. My wife is Colombian and says she's a Catholic, but doesn't believe in all that. It simply is a wholly cultural aspect of life there...it's a catholic country, you are a catholic. Do you mean the same? Being born in a wholly Islamic country makes you nominally a muslim, wether or not you believe, you have to just join the status quo, and keep your individual thoughts to yourself. If so, is that the same for a lot of you, or is it just younger people?I support Chelsea 2.Would you be free to act the way you do now in Iran?Turkey is less strict.

Thanks.1.You said you're not a muslim...but muslim by birth. What do you mean? You either are or aren't. My wife is Colombian and says she's a Catholic, but doesn't believe in all that. It simply is a wholly cultural aspect of life there...it's a catholic country, you are a catholic. Do you mean the same? Being born in a wholly Islamic country makes you nominally a muslim, wether or not you believe, you have to just join the status quo, and keep your individual thoughts to yourself. If so, is that the same for a lot of you, or is it just younger people?I support Chelsea 2.Would you be free to act the way you do now in Iran?Turkey is less strict.

Quoting: Anonymous Coward 14397275

I believe in a higher consciousness, Islam calls it Allah, christianity calls it God or Jesus and... i'm more in to Zen Buddhism :o) Namaste~

The world is like a ride at an amusement park. And when you choose to go on it, you think that it's real because that's how powerful our minds are. And the ride goes up and down and round and round. It has thrills and chills, and it's very brightly coloured, and it's very loud and it's fun, for a while. Some people have been on the ride for a long time, and they begin to question - is this real, or is this just a ride? And other people have remembered, and they come back to us. They say 'Hey! Don't worry, don't be afraid, ever, because, this is just a ride.' And we...kill those people. Ha ha ha. 'Shut him up! We have a lot invested in this ride. SHUT HIM UP! -Bill Hicks

I have heard that the average person in Iran has a neutral to favorable opinion of the United States. Is this true?

As far as the internet goes, are you free to browse what sites you want, post what you want, blog what you want? Or are a lot of websites blocked? Would anti-regime postings get you in trouble?

And lastly, do the people of Iran fear the government, regard it as oppressive? Or do they see it as just and fair? Would you say most are "in support" of the current regime?

Quoting: KonspiracyKitty

No we are not. The government restricts political activism against itself and the ayatollah Khamenei. If you do and they find out, you go to prison.

Everyone fears their government. There is no such thing as fair in our world my friend. Most are not in support of it, nor are they in support of western governments.

The world is like a ride at an amusement park. And when you choose to go on it, you think that it's real because that's how powerful our minds are. And the ride goes up and down and round and round. It has thrills and chills, and it's very brightly coloured, and it's very loud and it's fun, for a while. Some people have been on the ride for a long time, and they begin to question - is this real, or is this just a ride? And other people have remembered, and they come back to us. They say 'Hey! Don't worry, don't be afraid, ever, because, this is just a ride.' And we...kill those people. Ha ha ha. 'Shut him up! We have a lot invested in this ride. SHUT HIM UP! -Bill Hicks

Don't mind the people calling for nuking Iran. They can't see beyond politics. We are all just ordinary people and I hope politicians will see it the way we see it. I will certainly visit your country in the near future.

Quoting: Anonymous Coward 28059840

RIght on Japanese friend! :o)

The world is like a ride at an amusement park. And when you choose to go on it, you think that it's real because that's how powerful our minds are. And the ride goes up and down and round and round. It has thrills and chills, and it's very brightly coloured, and it's very loud and it's fun, for a while. Some people have been on the ride for a long time, and they begin to question - is this real, or is this just a ride? And other people have remembered, and they come back to us. They say 'Hey! Don't worry, don't be afraid, ever, because, this is just a ride.' And we...kill those people. Ha ha ha. 'Shut him up! We have a lot invested in this ride. SHUT HIM UP! -Bill Hicks

Are you a Muslim? And if so, Do you Muslims kill anyone who Discriminates Against your Religion?

Quoting: 984857345

No i'm not. And the government decides on that, not the public. And yes i am agaisnt my governments deciding in these issues.

The world is like a ride at an amusement park. And when you choose to go on it, you think that it's real because that's how powerful our minds are. And the ride goes up and down and round and round. It has thrills and chills, and it's very brightly coloured, and it's very loud and it's fun, for a while. Some people have been on the ride for a long time, and they begin to question - is this real, or is this just a ride? And other people have remembered, and they come back to us. They say 'Hey! Don't worry, don't be afraid, ever, because, this is just a ride.' And we...kill those people. Ha ha ha. 'Shut him up! We have a lot invested in this ride. SHUT HIM UP! -Bill Hicks

But what about the other Iranian people? My guess is they are not so enlightened as you. The average person on the street..we are led to believe they are all full of hate, out in the street all day demonstrating and calling for the death of all Christians in the West.

I am a human being. Two arms, two legs and a lot of bones and meat. I have a consciousness which controls this physical body of mine. I dunno the rest, i'll find out when i die. :o)

Quoting: ~THE IRANIAN~

Nice answer, we shouldnt get caught up in egos/labels. How much percent of the Iranian population thinks like you, are your views the norm for your circle?

Quoting: Anonymous Coward 27065733

10% maybe. Most of'em are Atheists.

The world is like a ride at an amusement park. And when you choose to go on it, you think that it's real because that's how powerful our minds are. And the ride goes up and down and round and round. It has thrills and chills, and it's very brightly coloured, and it's very loud and it's fun, for a while. Some people have been on the ride for a long time, and they begin to question - is this real, or is this just a ride? And other people have remembered, and they come back to us. They say 'Hey! Don't worry, don't be afraid, ever, because, this is just a ride.' And we...kill those people. Ha ha ha. 'Shut him up! We have a lot invested in this ride. SHUT HIM UP! -Bill Hicks

Do you believe that Jesus is the son of a whore, fathered by a Roman soldier and is currently in Hell wallowing in excrement?

Quoting: Anonymous Coward 22596999

of course not. :o) Jesus was a shaman, just like mohammad and other religious leaders. They were leading the way, to do good. They had all experienced mushrooms and hallucination plants and had connected to the higher consciousness.

The world is like a ride at an amusement park. And when you choose to go on it, you think that it's real because that's how powerful our minds are. And the ride goes up and down and round and round. It has thrills and chills, and it's very brightly coloured, and it's very loud and it's fun, for a while. Some people have been on the ride for a long time, and they begin to question - is this real, or is this just a ride? And other people have remembered, and they come back to us. They say 'Hey! Don't worry, don't be afraid, ever, because, this is just a ride.' And we...kill those people. Ha ha ha. 'Shut him up! We have a lot invested in this ride. SHUT HIM UP! -Bill Hicks

Do you believe that Jesus is the son of a whore, fathered by a Roman soldier and is currently in Hell wallowing in excrement?

Quoting: Anonymous Coward 22596999

of course not. :o) Jesus was a shaman, just like mohammad and other religious leaders. They were leading the way, to do good. They had all experienced mushrooms and hallucination plants and had connected to the higher consciousness.

Have no questions right now, but will read this thread throughAppreciate the love and bravery from your heartWishing for love and peace, for you, Iran and for the rest of the world...May we grow up, and realize war is useless...